Wednesday, June 02, 2010

As a foodie, one of my abiding loves is creative uses of everyday foods. Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and vinegar become a caprese salad. Brussel sprouts, honey, olive oil and pepper make for a delicious roasted veggie dish. And chicken, bacon, cheese and love make up the Double Down by KFC.

Before you say anything, please accept the premise that even a chain restaurant can surprise. I was skeptical at first as anyone would be. How, I questioned, could anyone improve on a chicken sandwich that Chic-Fil-A already perfected? Why even try? So as I approached this new offering, I wasn’t exactly optimistic. It’s not like this would be KFC’s version of the McRib or anything… or would it?

My favorite local KFC is located at 409 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. With a combined feeling of corporate glitz and real world grime, it is great to know that no one there knows my name so that I can enjoy my fried goodness in peace. So with a head full of doubts, I ordered my first Double Down...now I wish I had ordered a second.

From the first bite to the last, the balance of Fried chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheese product and mayo sauce lulled me into a gentle and loving embrace. To say that I loved it would be doing an injustice to the meaning of love, and I would be cheapening that special bond between man and his food. I walked away from that red letter moment in my life with a clearer view of what is possible in our culinary world, and those possibilities now seem boundless.

Yeah I thought you guys were going to be away for a while? I'm puzzled and nauseated. Also, I love me some sarcasm but think this post about KFC was a poor choice to convey it. You haven't lost me though...My husband and I will be moving to Knoxville in August and finding this blog got us even more excited for our move!

I have to admit that I wasn't sure if you were joking or not either, especially considering how much you've drooled over BBQ and bacon in the past. It probably would have worked better on April Fool's or something. Considering how much writing, photography, and dietary torture went into this one, maybe you have too much time on your hands.

I don't mean to offend, and I love the work that the wigshoppers put into this blog for the benefit of all Knoxvillians, but can we all just agree not to call ourselves "foodies" anymore? Even "sarcastically"? Everyone loves food--let's move on.

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